Description
Cranberry Orange Glazed Turkey Breast is a flavorful and festive dish featuring a juicy turkey breast roasted to perfection and glazed with a sweet-tart cranberry orange sauce—perfect for holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
- 1 (3-4 lb) turkey breast, bone-in and skin-on
- 2 cups fresh cranberries
- 1 cup orange juice
- 1/2 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons orange zest
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. In a small saucepan, combine cranberries, orange juice, honey, and orange zest. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 10-15 minutes until cranberries burst and the mixture thickens. Let it cool.
3. Pat the turkey breast dry with paper towels. In a small bowl, mix olive oil, garlic, rosemary, thyme, salt, and pepper.
4. Loosen the skin of the turkey breast and rub half the herb mixture under the skin. Spread the remaining mixture over the skin and inside the cavity.
5. Place the turkey breast in a roasting pan, skin side up.
6. Roast for 20 minutes per pound, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) at the thickest part.
7. In the last 30 minutes of roasting, brush the turkey breast with the cranberry orange glaze every 10 minutes.
8. Remove from the oven, let it rest for 15-20 minutes, then carve and serve.
Notes
You can prepare the glaze up to 3 days in advance and store it in the fridge.
For extra crispy skin, broil the turkey breast for 2-3 minutes at the end of roasting.
Great served with mashed potatoes or roasted vegetables.